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Italian Boy Names

Name Meaning Origins Gender Popularity (last 10y)
Morando Descendant/son of Moro; 'dark' or 'Moorish' Italian Boy
Moro From Latin 'Maurus' meaning 'Moor' - historically 'dark-skinned' or 'dark-haired'; also appears as a surname/toponym with regionally distinct uses. Basque, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Spanish Boy
Muro From Latin 'murus' meaning 'wall' (used in Spanish/Italian); in Japanese can be a surname or personal name written with kanji such as 室 meaning 'room' or 'chamber' (meaning varies by kanji). Italian, Japanese, Latin, Spanish Boy
Muzio Derived from the Roman family name Mucius; traditionally linked to the Latin word for mouse (mūs) or indicating membership in the Mucius gens. Italian Boy
Nanni God is gracious Italian Boy
Nappa Uncertain - possibly 'from Napa' (place-based) or related to Japanese 'nappa' meaning 'leaf/leafy greens'. English, Italian, Japanese Boy
Narcisio Derived from the Greek for the narcissus flower (daffodil); associated with 'numbness'/'sleep'. Greek, Italian Boy
Nardo Short form of Leonardo/Bernardo meaning 'brave/strong' (from elements meaning 'lion' or 'bear' + 'brave') Italian Boy
Nastagio Derived from 'Anastasius' meaning 'resurrection' or 'reborn' Italian Boy
Natale Born on Christmas; of the Nativity Italian Boy
Natalino Little Christmas; born on Christmas Italian Boy
Nazareno From Nazareth; 'Nazarene' (one from Nazareth) Italian, Spanish Boy
Nedo Diminutive or affectionate short form of Slavic names like Nedeljko (originally meaning 'born on Sunday'); used independently as a nickname or given name. Italian Boy
Nerone Associated with 'black' (Italian 'nero'); historically linked to a Sabine root meaning 'strong' or 'vigorous'. Italian Boy
Nerrone Likely an Italian augmentative or variant of Nero, associated with 'black' (from Latin niger) or referencing the Roman name Nero; can imply 'big/strong Nero' or 'descendant of Nero'. Italian Boy
Niccola Victory of the people Italian Boy
Niccolo Victory of the people Italian Boy
Nicolo Victory of the people Italian Boy
Nitti Derived from an Italian family name, likely a patronymic or diminutive; exact original meaning is uncertain. Italian Boy
Norburto Northern brightness; bright or famous in the north Italian Boy
Nozzo Uncertain - possibly a diminutive or pet form; sometimes associated with Italian roots like 'nozze' (wedding) or 'noce' (walnut), but no established traditional meaning. Italian Boy
Nunzino Little messenger (diminutive of Nunzio, from Latin nuntius 'messenger' or 'envoy') Italian Boy
Oliveri Derived from Oliver - 'olive tree' or 'olive tree bearer' Italian Boy
Olivo Olive; olive tree Italian, Spanish Boy
Olmo Elm (the elm tree) Italian, Spanish Boy
Orazyo Derived from the Roman family name Horatius, commonly interpreted as 'keeper of the hour' or 'man of the hour'. Italian Boy
Orsinio Little bear (diminutive of Orso/Ors-) Italian Boy
Orsino Bear; bear-like (diminutive/affectionate form) Italian Boy
Ottone Wealth, fortune; prosperous Italian Boy
Ottorino Diminutive of Otto - 'wealth' or 'fortune' (literally 'little Otto', 'little prosperous one') Italian Boy
Pallano Probably 'of/from Palla' or a diminutive/derivative related to Palla (ball) or the name Pallas; exact meaning uncertain Italian Boy
Palmiro Palm-bearer; pilgrim who carried a palm (symbol of victory or pilgrimage) Italian Boy
Palmyro Of the palm; related to the palm tree; historically associated with a pilgrim bearing a palm (symbol of victory/pilgrimage). Italian, Spanish Boy
Paolino "little Paul" - from Latin Paulus meaning "small" or "humble" Italian Boy
Paolone Augmentative of Paolo meaning "big Paul"; ultimately from Latin Paulus meaning "small" or "humble". Italian Boy
Pappa Informal term for 'father' or 'dad'; in Italian also means soft food/pap - used as an affectionate nickname. Greek, Indian, Italian, Scandinavian, Swedish Boy
pasco Relating to Easter or Passover; 'of the Passover/Easter' (born at or associated with Easter) Cornish, Italian, Latin Boy
Pascoli Of the pastures; pasture, grazing land Italian Boy
Pasqual Relating to Passover/Easter; born on or associated with Easter/Passover Italian Boy
Pasquali Relating to Easter; born at Easter Italian Boy
Pasqualle Relating to Passover/Easter; born on or associated with Easter Italian Boy
Pastore Shepherd, pastor Italian Boy
Patrizio Nobleman, patrician Italian Boy
Patto From Italian 'patto' meaning 'pact, agreement'; also used as a pet form of Patrick ('noble, patrician'). English, Italian Boy
Pelagio Derived from Greek pelagos 'sea' - 'of the sea' or 'from the sea'. Greek, Italian, Portuguese Boy
Peppe Derived from Giuseppe/Joseph: 'God will add' or 'God increases' Italian Boy
Peppino Diminutive of Giuseppe (Joseph); meaning 'God will add' / 'Jehovah increases.' Italian Boy
Peregrino Pilgrim; traveler or foreigner Italian, Latin Boy
Peretto Diminutive of Pietro/Peter - 'little rock' or 'little stone' Italian Boy
Perpetuo Perpetual; everlasting; eternal Italian, Latin, Portuguese Boy

Italian Boys name popularity over time

Aggregated births across Italy, Switzerland, United States, Australia for every Italian-origin name in our dataset.

720
Names in this origin
2
With data in 2025
496
Births 2025
7,466,978
Peak year 0